Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Orthopedic) - Night Shift

Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Unit: Orthopedic (43 beds, all private rooms)
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours per week: 36
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6 on 12-hour nights
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday night shift)
• No call or standby requirement
• Travel RNs may float occasionally to similar MedSurg floors

Patient Population & Care

• Patient types: Postoperative orthopedic cases, trauma with fractures, wide variety of medical-surgical patients
• Common skills needed: Postoperative surgical care and general medical-surgical care
• Respiratory equipment: CPAP, heated high flow available; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Telemetry: House-wide telemetry with Phillips monitors; RNs do not read their own strips

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has started
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Preferred clinical experience: 1-2 years in orthopedic/postoperative or med-surg nursing
• Must pass a comprehensive drug screen (drug-free campus policy)

Orientation & Work Environment

• Orientation: 12 non-billable hours plus unit-specific orientation (two sessions)
• Charge nurse present on every shift and takes patient assignments
• House supervisor available 24/7
• Patient care technicians (PCTs) support the unit with a ratio of approximately 1:7-8
• Dress code: Any color scrubs allowed; professional appearance required; tattoos and piercings must be covered

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty
• Travel RN first to float if needed

This position is ideal for RNs with orthopedic or med-surg experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in a private-room orthopedic unit.